Alternative Therapies

Lifestyle Changes

Lifestyle changes and activities such as exercise can sometimes reduce or even eliminate symptoms in people with mild cases of RLS. A decreased use of caffeine, alcohol and tobacco can be helpful. Talk to your doctor about other changes you may need to make.

Your Health Team

To make smart health-care choices, it’s important to become knowledgeable about each aspect of your care. Of course, most people use a primary care doctor to help manage their treatment. But sometimes a medical problem requires a physician with a more narrow focus. These specialists – such as a sleep specialist or neurologist - have received expert training and can provide targeted care.